2018 Kia Optima
2018 Kia Optima in NHTSA data: length 486 cm, curb weight 1,463–1,720 kg and 2 recall campaigns.
2018 Kia Optima at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2018 Kia Optima. Overall length is 486 cm (191.3 in), width 186 cm, height 146–147 cm and wheelbase 281 cm (110.6 in). Curb weight is 1,463–1,720 kg (3,225–3,792 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 486 cm (2017: 486 cm) and curb weight 1,463–1,720 kg (2017: 1,463–1,720 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA HYBRID 4DR SEDAN | 486 cm191.3 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,583 kg3,490 lb |
| OPTIMA LX/LX+/EX/LX ECO TURBO 4DR SEDAN | 486 cm191.3 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,463 kg3,225 lb |
| OPTIMA PHEV 4DR SEDAN | 486 cm191.3 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,720 kg3,792 lb |
| OPTIMA SX/SXL 4DR SEDAN | 486 cm191.3 in | 186 cm73.2 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 281 cm110.6 in | 1,630 kg3,594 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Optima
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V594000 | 24 August 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… |
| 18V161000 | 8 March 2018 | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. |
Other Optima model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.